Installation Instructions
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... side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450 GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555 GPSMAP 421/441/451 GPSMAP 431/531 GPSMAP 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA...for product warnings and other important information. Test the installation (page 9). B Printed in each section. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your chartplotter. Use...
... side of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450 GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555 GPSMAP 421/441/451 GPSMAP 431/531 GPSMAP 521/526/536/541/546/551/556 NMEA...for product warnings and other important information. Test the installation (page 9). B Printed in each section. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to determine the feature set and installation requirements of your chartplotter. Use...
Installation Instructions
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... enough to support the weight of the LCD screen. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Extended exposure to surface-mount the chartplotter. Surface-Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to temperatures exceeding this range... not mount the chartplotter in an area that attaches to tighten.) 2. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your boat. • The location allows for easy access to the keypad on the chartplotter. • The location is snug...
... enough to support the weight of the LCD screen. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Extended exposure to surface-mount the chartplotter. Surface-Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to temperatures exceeding this range... not mount the chartplotter in an area that attaches to tighten.) 2. To install the chartplotter on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your boat. • The location allows for easy access to the keypad on the chartplotter. • The location is snug...
Installation Instructions
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...: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions cable clamps (2) G - DO NOT ... causes the water to the center of the boat as the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cutting the transducer cable voids your chartplotter is capable of the transducer. Route the power/data cable toward...
...: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. screw (E), and insert A the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber washer. Install the 10-32 locknut (C) finger tight. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions cable clamps (2) G - DO NOT ... causes the water to the center of the boat as the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Cutting the transducer cable voids your chartplotter is capable of the transducer. Route the power/data cable toward...
Installation Instructions
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... Motor 1. Make sure the transducer is aligned properly. Mark the center locations of each hole on the curved top of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) on the transducer ...can cause cavitation that the transducer is on both sides of the 4 × 12 mm screws (D). Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8...
... Motor 1. Make sure the transducer is aligned properly. Mark the center locations of each hole on the curved top of the transducer GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The transducer should extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below a fiberglass hull or 3/8 in . (9.5 mm) on the transducer ...can cause cavitation that the transducer is on both sides of the 4 × 12 mm screws (D). Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Attach the transducer assembly to extend beyond the bottom of the transom approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8...
Installation Instructions
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Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. This type of the transducer with no core. Some transducers are unsure whether ... the following : • The hull must be necessary. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of installation can also be tested. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For a transducer to the motor shaft. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can provide better noise reduction and allow it in . (6 mm...
Route the transducer cable to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter using a temperature-sensing transducer, the temperature displayed reflects the hull temperature. This type of the transducer with no core. Some transducers are unsure whether ... the following : • The hull must be necessary. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and the face of installation can also be tested. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For a transducer to the motor shaft. The standard plastic transom-mount transducer can provide better noise reduction and allow it in . (6 mm...
Installation Instructions
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...check the 3 A fuse (in the in -line fuse holder on the power wire of the voltage source. 2. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For information on the fuse block of the System Specifications on the fuse block. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat...also connects the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If you use 22 AWG wire. • You can wire the harness directly to the Power section of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the ...
...check the 3 A fuse (in the in -line fuse holder on the power wire of the voltage source. 2. Fuse Block Example GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For information on the fuse block of the System Specifications on the fuse block. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the boat...also connects the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. If you use 22 AWG wire. • You can wire the harness directly to the Power section of the boat). + To device * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can damage the chartplotter and void the ...
Installation Instructions
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... NMEA 0183 device: 1. Refer to the wiring diagram for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or ..., and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Connecting the Wiring Harness to...
... NMEA 0183 device: 1. Refer to the wiring diagram for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be attached together or ..., and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Connecting the Wiring Harness to...
Installation Instructions
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... NMEA 0183 connection only allows depth, temperature, and speed information to be shared with your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from the backbone nearest to the location where you added to connect the ... 1. You can use the Garmin CANet with up to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll™, so you can view and control the same information on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can receive sonar information from a sounder or...
... NMEA 0183 connection only allows depth, temperature, and speed information to be shared with your Garmin dealer, or visit www.garmin.com. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from the backbone nearest to the location where you added to connect the ... 1. You can use the Garmin CANet with up to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet connection provides full sonar readings, including Ultrascroll™, so you can view and control the same information on your compatible chartplotter(s) as you can receive sonar information from a sounder or...
Installation Instructions
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... ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. You cannot get...extended period of the chartplotter may not be in the water to work properly. Do not leave your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water, check for leaks. Every connector on...
... ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. You cannot get...extended period of the chartplotter may not be in the water to work properly. Do not leave your chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Every possible chartplotter configuration is not represented in the water, check for leaks. Every connector on...
Installation Instructions
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.... Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar...Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in. (14.5 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm) 500 Series: W × H × D: 5.9 × 6.4 × 2.9 in. (15.0 × 16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP...Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver...
.... Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: If the sonar...Series: W × H × D: 5.7 × 5.0 . × 3.0 in. (14.5 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm) 500 Series: W × H × D: 5.9 × 6.4 × 2.9 in. (15.0 × 16.3 × 7.4 cm) Weight: 400 Series: 1.30 lb. (560 g) 500 Series: 1.75 lb. (800 g) Display: GPSMAP...Receiver: GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver...
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...129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Water Referenced ...Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Dynamic Fluid Level ...
...129799 129808 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Address Claim NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Water Depth Speed - Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Navigation - Water Referenced ...Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 USA www.nmea.org GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 11 Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Dynamic Fluid Level ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... a portion of the name of your destination. 3. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint or the MOB you want...
... a portion of the name of your destination. 3. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint or the MOB you want...
Owner's Manual
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... a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP...
... a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual
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...Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring ... and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 ...
...Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring ... and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Directive 1999/5/EC. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in compliance with the essential requirements and...
... this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Directive 1999/5/EC. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in compliance with the essential requirements and...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...option is only available the first time the unit is turned on the unit, press and release the Power key. AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. System Units-specify units for on your unit, you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to view the Home screen. To ... is not available if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you select None for location readings. Welcome-select OK. Note: You can change these settings later using...
...option is only available the first time the unit is turned on the unit, press and release the Power key. AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. System Units-specify units for on your unit, you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to view the Home screen. To ... is not available if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you select None for location readings. Welcome-select OK. Note: You can change these settings later using...